Susan Collins actually said...

"Even the final rules would lead to the loss of thousands of jobs, at a time when our economy can least afford it."

"If I had not been successful in my efforts to require the EPA to provide more time for compliance, small contractors would have faced steep fines, up to $37,500 per violation, per day."

"I do recognize, in response to a letter that I spearheaded, that 40 Senators signed, the EPA's taking another look at those regulations."

"to set limits that are far more stringent than necessary to protect public health, at a time, particularly, when the economy's very fragile, really concerns me."